MENEGHETTI WINE HOTEL/BALE/CROATIA

stylish travellers
On March 10, 2015

“Nothing great in the World has been accomplished without passion”. We find this quote from Hegel on the front page of a beautifully published brochure. Stancija Meneghetti continues the local tradition of wine and olive production, which has been present in Istria from the Roman times.

Wine has been produced in this area since the mid-19th century, but the story of Meneghetti began in 2001, when the enthusiastic Romana and Miloslav Pliso took over and renovated some old villas. At this time they also planted the first grapevines and olive trees, which nowadays lead from the entrance gate all the way to the hotel.

Meneghetti is synonymous with living in harmony with nature, while also remembering to protect it. That is the hotel’s philosophy and that is why Meneghetti offers its customers beauty and privacy above all. The country estate interprets luxury in my favorite way: through elegance and simplicity, subtlety, harmony and materials of the highest quality. Antiques are combined here with modern appliances and solutions: 4 modern rooms and suites awaiting guests ensure a peaceful holiday, rest, luxury and excellent service.

Since 2013 the hotel has been a member of Relais and Chateaux, a French organization for small, luxurious hotels and restaurants.

Meneghetti is a wine hotel and an exceptional restaurant that attracts foreigners as well as the locals. It is worth eating a meal there, even if you live in the lovely nearby town of Rovinj, although it is better to book a table in advance for lunch or the Sunday brunch. The experience of the delicious food eaten in a well-kept garden, the wine made on the spot and the smells and tastes of Istria is one to remember for a long time.

The hotel has a beautiful garden and vineyards and olive groves are spread over 120 000 square metres. Underneath a massive tree stands a big table with chairs around it, as if waiting for a multigenerational family to sit around it. By the pool there are a few sunbeds and in the garden there are four poster canopy beds and hammocks between the trees. You can be sure of one thing: those looking for some time alone will find space here for themselves.

What we liked:

– the whole area is beautifully designed and well-kept:

a lot of greenery, vineyards and olive groves, hammocks hanging between trees, four poster canopy beds in the garden, sunbeds by the pool
– small number of apartments ensures peace and quiet
– ideal balance between the rustic atmosphere and the luxurious estate
– collection of coffee grinders
– two swimming pools: the indoor pool with a view of the garden, the outdoor one next to the grapevines, which allows you to relax
– vineyard where you can take part in wine tasting